Artists:
KAUNO CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Chief Conductor Constantine Orbelian (USA), Algimantas Treikauskas
Programme
Frédéric Chopin - Piano Concerto No.1 in E Minor, op. 11
Claude Debussy - Three Symphonic Sketches "The Sea" ("La Mer")
Richard Wagner - Overture to the opera "The Nuremberg Meistersinger"
Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, which has started its 20th anniversary concert, is delighted to invite the audience to a concert where they will have an unforgettable opportunity to hear piano virtuoso Kasparas Uinskis.
In the programme of the concert, together with the orchestra, the soloist of the evening will perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11. Debussy's three symphonic sketches "The Sea" will also be performed. This is the most important and largest orchestral work. This opus is the best embodiment of the composer's ideas about a new conception of the symphony, and the orchestration is considered to be one of the most brilliant in the history of music. The Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra will also perform the overture to Wagner's opera The Meisterzingers of Nuremberg, one of the most famous German Romantic opera composers. The concert will be conducted by Vladas Vizireanu (Romania).
Kasparas Uinskas is an internationally acclaimed pianist, praised by critics for his virtuosity and romantic style. His incredible interpretations, depth of expression, breathtaking sensitivity, and boundary-pushing talent have captivated and captivated audiences around the world, as well as the most influential critics who have seen and heard it all.
Kaspar has performed in major venues around the world, including New York's Carnegie Hall, Washington's JF Kennedy Center, London's Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Philharmonie de Madrid, the BoZar in Brussels, and countless others. These international critical acclaimed performances have instantly earned the highest praise and recognition from audiences. The pianist is a frequent guest at prestigious international music festivals throughout Europe and the USA. He has also received numerous top awards.
Kaspar performs the works of composers from different eras, but the largest part of his repertoire consists of works from the Romantic era.
In addition to his intensive concert and publishing activities, Kaspar is also active in teaching masterclasses to students. Since 2006, the pianist has been developing and implementing a classical music education programme in Lithuanian higher education institutions. The aim of the project is to introduce live classical music to young people. The project has been very successful and well received by the students. Throughout the project, around 8000 students heard live classical music.
Vladas Vizireanu has been described as a conductor with "extraordinary expression, clarity, precision and great passion". Classical music critics are already saying that this young conductor, now awarded for his talent, is sure to leave an impressive mark on the world of music, not only as an internationally acclaimed conductor, but also as an educator. The young musician's biography is already full of the world's most prominent orchestras he has conducted. The winner of prestigious conducting competitions also focuses on his pedagogical activities. He is an active participant in the musical education of children and young people. He strives to inspire them to develop a lifelong love of music through learning and exciting musical experiences.